Jane V Milardo is a retired Marriage and Family Therapist who practiced for 30 years. She grew up in Durham, CT, and practiced in Niantic, CT. She writes motivational and inspirational books and articles about psychology, recovery, personal growth, life transitions,and how to achieve happiness and fulfillment. Her first book, The Path To Real And Lasting Inner Peace (2012), received a 5-star review from ForeWord Clarion Reviews. She was also a columnist and staff writer for Pathfinder Magazine.